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- 04/02/2011 at 7:22 PM
  BaileyBun
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  http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/grd/2299720159.html
  
  Argh, I know that searching “rabbit” on craigslist will just make me upset, but I do it anyway. I’m wondering if I should post a counter-ad to this one, (maybe something from “Make Mine Chocolate”?) or just let it go. At least this ad contains info about diet, litter training accidents, the long lifespan, and do mention the word “indoors.” But still, it scares me to think that this might convince some parent to buy a baby bunny for their children.
  
  Also, this part is just ridiculous:
  
  We encourage you to carefully consider a live rabbit over a stuffed rabbit. Too many of you opt for a stuffed toy bunny for your child to cuddle with instead. Do you realize the dangers of stuffed animals? Their cute little eyes can pop off and could become lodged in the throat of a young child.
- 04/02/2011 at 8:00 PM
  peppypoo
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  WHAT???? That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever read. You could try posting a counter-ad, but it might get flagged/deleted since it’s not selling anything. Worth a shot though!
  
  [edit] I just re-read the listing, and I don’t even know what the person is trying to say. They’re not even selling bunnies! No idea what’s going on…
- 04/02/2011 at 8:17 PM
  FluffyBunny
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  …WTH? I’m speechless.
- 04/02/2011 at 8:32 PM
  Huckleberry
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  Flag it for removal!!!
- 04/02/2011 at 8:48 PM
  MarkBun
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  I try to post this once a day in my areas on Craigslist:
  
  Subject: Live Easter Rabbit Bunny is a 10 year expensive commitment!
  
  Despite what you may think, a rabbit is not an animal that you can just stick in a cage the size of a footlocker and feed until it dies. It is an animal that needs constant attention and socialization. It needs to be fixed (usually around $150 per rabbit) or when they reach 3 months and they’re not fixed, their hormones kick in and the cute, little fuzzy creature is suddenly lunging, scratching and biting and will be around for about 10 years.
  
  Initial costs for setup of a rabbit is around $200. Monthly costs can go above $100 for food, greens, hay, litter and other things. They are considered an ‘exotic’ pet – which means they tend to go to the vet more often, have more issues with health and cost more to be seen – and that is when the vet is familiar with the animal. It can break its back by kicking out of someone’s grip or even falling the wrong way off the back of a couch.
  
  And if they have babies (It’s amazing how many ‘boy’ rabbits turn out to be girls because sexing is so hard with them) that’s another 6-8 and in 2-3 months, the babies will be ready to have babies – a litter every month. When they reach 3 months and they’re not fixed, their hormones kick in and the cute, little fuzzy creature is suddenly lunging, scratching and biting when they’re not cared for correctly – or sometimes even when they are.
  
  A rabbit is an incredible, loving pet that can be as social as a cat and have as many as different personalities as a dog – but they are not easy to care for. They are like living with a 2 year old for a decade. If you want to make a child happy, get them a chocolate one or a stuffed rabbit. That way, when they get bored with it in a month, you won’t have to worry about what to do with the animal. And setting them free is almost always a death sentence to them.
- 04/02/2011 at 10:15 PM
  LoveChaCha
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  I would never let anyone take my baby. Even if I needed money. She is priceless.
- 04/02/2011 at 10:26 PM
  Helenor
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  Markbun, that’s a wonderful post on craigslist! There are so many sacramento postings for rabbits for sale. It really sucks. They always advertise how a rabbit is a cute present for easter.
  
  Would you mind if I posted that in the sacramento craigslist? I like how you worded everything and it’s very informative.
- 04/03/2011 at 12:08 AM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Could it be a sarcastic post?
- 04/03/2011 at 12:37 AM
  MarkBun
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  Never ask for any permission from me when it comes to rabbits. Feel free to use everything.
- 04/03/2011 at 3:55 AM
  BaileyBun
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  I think I will go ahead and post your counter ad, MarkBun. I honestly don’t know what the heck that ad is trying to do- it seems really silly and sarcastic at the beginning, but then the second paragraph talks about how cute and cuddly rabbits are, and that part worries me. I did flag it, so we’ll see what happens. I’m actually tempted to reply to the ad and outright ask if they’re selling bunnies- but again, that’s probably not going to get me anywhere but upset.
- 04/03/2011 at 5:33 AM
  Kate Monster
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  It already won’t let me actually see the ad, so that’s a good thing! Since I didn’t get to read it, I have no idea what’s going on. But it sounds to me like a stupid april 1 joke that got posted late.
- 04/03/2011 at 8:17 AM
  BaileyBun
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  Yep, it’s gone now. I feel better! I tried to post MarkBun’s ad, but it wouldn’t work. I’ll try again, because there’s sure to be more “Easter bunny” ads.
- 04/03/2011 at 9:21 AM
  Helenor
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  Okay, thanks Markbun! I will be posting this for a while.
- 04/03/2011 at 10:52 AM
  (dig)x(me)x(now)
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  WTF… around easter I always try to post in CL with a subject line like *Easter Bunnies* then provide the rabbit facts and refer to Make Mine Chocolate and such once clicked on. The only responses I’ve ever gotten are from people thanking me for posting it.
- 04/03/2011 at 10:52 AM
  (dig)x(me)x(now)
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  I noticed we got it flagged hahaha
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